Members and volunteers of Ringwood & Fordingbridge Club for the Blind enjoyed an afternoon’s entertainment given by the Ringwood Church Handbell Ringers who played popular tunes using beautifully crafted handbells. The six handbell ringers, usually their complement is ten, also recited poetry and pieces during the afternoon. The Handbell Ringers perform regularly around the local…
A man has been sentenced to three years’ imprisonment after pleading guilty to burglary in Bournemouth. Harmesh Toora, 37, of no fixed abode, broke into premises along Wimborne Road and stole a laptop and an iPad on 18 February 2013 at 11.20am. The court heard how a neighbour from an adjacent flat heard the sound of breaking glass…
Wimborne Town earned themselves a tantalising Dorset Senior Cup Final encounter with local rivals Poole Town in April after a 1-0 victory over Weymouth in a semi-final clash at the Country Ground last week.
Spring has sprung and it is time for Wimborne in Bloom’s Annual Spring Garden Competition. Wimborne in Bloom members are on the lookout for a garden worthy of a trophy. Do not be afraid to nominate yourself or perhaps you have seen a garden that could be a winner… the only stipulation is that the garden…
Detectives in Poole are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward following a robbery in the Branksome area of the town – with one CCTV image of a man they would like to speak with being released. The incident, in which a man entered M & J Stores on Winston Avenue and demanded money by threatening…
Police in Dorchester are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward after a burglary in a village near the town – with an image of a stolen item being released. The incident happened sometime between 12.50pm on Tuesday 12 February 2013 and 1pm on Thursday 14 February 2013 in Winterbourne Steepleton. Police…
A bus-mad teenager with severe learning difficulties was given a special tour of the Yellow Buses depot after buying the staff a gift of chocolates. Mark Nash, 14, wanted to say thank you to the staff for looking after him over 12 years, and Yellow Buses thought he deserved a special day out. Mark’s dad…
Peeks -the patriotic party people- have thrown their weight behind a campaign for the English to have an official “Shakespeare Night” to rival the Scottish Burns’ Night. The company, based in Christchurch, Dorset, is backing the move to big-up the Bard and celebrate his life and works. Already the Queen has been asked for her support…
There wasn’t an empty seat in the house as Ringwood Waldorf School celebrated the 10th anniversary of its variety show. Students and staff took to the stage to showcase an impressive array of talent, from comedic sketches and clowning around, to music and Bollywood dance. Parents also grabbed a piece of the limelight as the…
Award winning artists have been taking the plunge to show the magic of our seas. The extraordinary work of the winners of The Wildlife Trusts’ Underwater Art Award goes on show in Dorset this month, highlighting the urgent need for Marine Conservation Zones. The award, established in Dorset in 2007 in association with the Society of Wildlife…